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Welcome to the Talisman Music website! Talisman Music features the Celtic group Talisman, dulcimer player Carl Thor, and contra dance bands Hands4 and Cascade Crossing. In addition, you will find a variety of products in our web store, and information about our teaching, sound engineering and composition services.

Talisman Welcomes New Fiddler

Talisman is pleased to welcome Lori Prime, joining the band on fiddle. Lori recently returned to Portland to be closer to family and to fellow musicians in Cascade Crossing, the Portland Megaband, and Talisman. Check the calendar for opportunities to hear Talisman.

Portland Dulcimer Jam

A dulcimer jam is held on the second Sunday of every month at the Tualatin Heritage Center from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. THC is at 8700 SW Sweek Drive, Tualatin, OR. Take Tualatin/Sherwood exit from I-5 (Exit 289); west on Tualatin-Sherwood Road to Boones Ferry; right on Boones Ferry; jog left Tualatin Road; left on Sweek Drive at light by Tualatin police station; park in police station lot. Thanks to Rob & Nancy Downie and Gail & Ted Sittser for getting this started!

Spring Fling Rendezvous

The 10th annual spring gathering of hammered dulcimer players and friends will be April 24-26, 2009, at Oral Hull Park near Sandy, OR. Instructors are Jody Marshall, Steve Schneider & Sam Rizzetta. Registration begins Oct. 1. Go here (the 2008 festival page) for more information.

New Products in our Web Store

dulcimer ornament

Services offered by Talisman Music

Live Music

Recordings, Published Music and Other Products,
now available through our Web Store

Composition and Arranging

Sound Engineering

Education

Consultation

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